C O L B Y C O M M U N I T Y C O L L E G E
PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT
Associate of Applied Science
The Physical Therapist Assistant is a health care worker who assists the Physical Therapist in the provision of physical therapy. The Physical Therapist Assistant is a graduate of a Physical Therapist Assistant Associate Degree Program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education who is recognized by the Secretary of the Department of Education and the Council on Post-secondary Accreditation.
The Physical Therapist Assistant is required to work under the direction and supervision of the Physical Therapist. The Physical Therapist Assistant may perform physical therapy procedures and related tasks that have been selected and delegated by the supervising Physical Therapist. Where permitted by law, the Physical Therapist Assistant my also carry out routine operational functions, including supervision of the Physical Therapy Tech or equivalent, and documentation of treatment progress. The Physical Therapist Assistant is certified to practice in the state of choice upon completion of the licensure board exam.
SUGGESTED PROGRAM OF STUDY
Freshman Fall Semester Credit Hours
Current Issues in Physical Therapy (on campus students) 1
English Composition I 3
General Psychology 3
Medical Terminology 1
Anatomy & Physiology I & Lab 4
Oral Communication 3
Concepts of Wellness 1
16
Freshman Spring Semester
Introduction to Physical Therapy (on campus students) 1
Developmental Psychology 3
Anatomy & Physiology II & Lab 4
English Composition II 3
Our Physical World 5
(Recommended but not required, grade will not be calculated for admission to PTA program.) 16
**APPLICATION AND INTERVIEW FOR PROGRAM REQUIRED
PRIOR TO SOPHOMORE YEAR.**
Sophomore First Semester
PT Procedures I & Lab 6
PT Procedures II & Lab 6
Functional Musculoskeletal Anatomy for PT & Lab 4
Clinical Education I 3
19
Sophomore Second Semester
PT Procedures III & Lab 6
PT Procedures IV & Lab 6
Medical Lectures 5
Clinical Education II 3
Clinical Education III Lecture 1
21
Third Semester
Clinical Education III Practicum 8
PT Seminar 1
9
The Physical Therapist Assistant curriculum at Colby Community College is designed to be completed in four semesters and a summer. All general courses are scheduled the first year (two semesters). Satisfactory completion of these courses is a prerequisite to being accepted for the second year. The second year is devoted entirely to professional courses. These two semesters are a mixture of lecture and laboratory sessions on campus and supervised clinical experiences in health care facilities in Kansas and other states. After completion of the fourth semester, an additional ten weeks of supervised clinical experience is required. A brief seminar class follows the final clinical. Student attrition during the second year of the program averages 7% (2011-2012).
LICENSURE
The student will receive an Associate in Applied Science degree upon satisfactory completion of the program. This also qualifies the student to take state licensure examinations. The student is responsible for all applications and cost related to licensure in the state of choice. Student passing rate years is 90% (2010-2012).
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Physical Therapist Assistant graduates seek employment nationwide. Job opportunities vary. Current starting wages range from $16 per hour to $20 per hour in Kansas and neighboring states.
FACULTY MEMBERS
Dr. Patricia Erickson, PT, DPT Kathy Robert, PTA, BS
Colby Community College Colby Community College
1255 S Range Ave 1255 S Range Ave
Colby, KS 67701 Colby, KS 67701
(785) 460-5445 (785) 460-5443
pat.erickson@colbycc.edu kathy.robert@colbycc.edu
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